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THE  ORDER  FORr  1 
MOENING  PRAYER. 


i  T  The  Minister  shall  begin  by  reading  one  or 
more  of  the  following  Sentences  of  Scrip- 
ture : 

^rjpHE  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple;  let  all 
**  J-  the  earth  keep  silence  before  him.  Hab. 
ii.  20. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away  from 
his  wickedness  that  he  hath  committed,  and 
doeth  that  which  is  lawful  and  right,  he  shall 
save  his  soul  alive.     Ezck.  xviii.  27. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit; 
a  broken  and  a  contrite*  heart,  0  God,  thou 
wilt  not  despise.     Psalm  li.  17. 

Rend  your-,  heart,  ami  not  your  varments, 
and  turn  unto  the  Lord  your  God  ;  for  he  is 
gracious  and  merciful,  slow  to  anger,  and  of 
great  kindness,  and  repenteth  him  of  the  evil. 
Joel  ii.  19. 

I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will 
say  unto  him,  Father,  1  ha^^e  sint>.(^d  against 
heaven,  and  before  thee,  and  am  no  more 
worthy  to  be  called  thy  son.  St.  Luke  xv. 
18,  19.  ■ 


i  MORNING  PRAYER. 

Enter  not  into  judgnnent  with  thj'  servant, 
O  Lord;  for  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living 
be  justified.     Psalm  cxiii.  2. 

If  we  saj'  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive 
ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not  in  us;  but  if 
we  confess  our  sins,  God  is  fiithful  and  just 
to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from 
all  unrighteousness.     1  John  i.  8,  9. 

IT  Tlien  tJte  Minister  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved  brethren,  the  Scripture 
moveth  us  in  sundry  places,  to  acknow 
ledge  and  confess  our  manifuldsins  and  wick- 
edness ;  and  that  we  should  not  dissemble  nor 
cloak  tliem  before  the  face  of  Almighty  God 
our  heavenly  Father ;  but  confess  them  with  an 
humble,  lowly,  penitent,  and  obedient  heart ; 
to  the  end  that  we  may  obtain  forgiveness  of 
the  same,  by  his  infinite  goodness  and  mercy. 
And  although  we'ought,  at  all  times,  humbly 
to  acknowledge  our  si'ns  before  God;  yet 
ought  we  cliiefly  so  to  do,  when  we  assemble 
and  meet  together  to  render  thanks  for  the 
great  benefits  that  Ave  have  received  at  his 
hands,  to  set  forth  his  most  worthy  praise,  to 
hear  his  most  holy  Word,  and  to  ask  those 
things  which  arc  requisite  and  necessary,  as 
well  for  the  body  as  the  soul.  Wherefore  I 
pray  and  beseech  you,  as  many  as  are  here 
present,  to  accompany  me  with  a  pure  heart, 
and  humble  voice,  unto  the  throne  of  the 
heavenly  grace,  saying, 


MORNING  PRAYER.  0 

A  General  Confession. 

IT  To  be  said  by  the  whole  Congregation,  after 
the  Minister,  all  kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father; 
we  have  erred,  and  strayed  from  thy 
ways  like  lost  sheep.  We  have  followed  too 
much  the  devices  and  desires  of  our  own 
hearts.  We  have  ofiendcd  against  thy  holy 
laws.  We  have  left  undone  those  things 
which  we  ou2;ht  to  have  done ;  And  we  have 
done  those  things  which  we  ought  not  to  have 
done;  And  there  is  no  health  in  us.  But 
thou,  0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  misera- 
ble offenders.  Spare  thou  those,  0  God, 
who  confess  their  faults.  Restore  thou  those 
who  are  penitent;  According  to  thy  promises 
declared  unto  mankind  in  Christ  Jesus  our 
Lord.  And  grant,  O  most  merciful  Father, 
for  his  sake:  That  we  may  hereafter  live  a 
godly,  righteous,  and  sober  life,  To  the  glory 
of  thy  holy  Name.     Amen. 

The  Declaration  of  Absolution,  or  Re- 
mission of  Sins. 

%  The  People  shall  answer  here,  and  at  the 

end  of  every  Prayer,  Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father, 

Ix.  who  of  his  great  mercy  hath  promised 

forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those   who,  with 


6  MORNING  PRAYER. 

heart}'  repentance  and  true  faith,  turn  unto 
him  ;  Have  mercy  upon  you  ;  pardon  and  de- 
liver you  from  all  your  sins;  confirm  and 
strengthen  you  in  all  goodness;  and  bring 
you  to  everlasting  life;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  kneel,  and  say  the 
Lord's  Prayer;  the  People  still  kneeling, 
and  repeating  it  with  him. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed 
be  thy  name.  Thy  Kingdom  come.  Thy 
will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  for- 
give us  our  trespasses,  As  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil; 
For  thine  is  the  kin-^dom/and  the  power,  and 
the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 
IT  Then  likewise  he  shall  say, 

0  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips. 

Answer.  And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth 
thy  praise. 
IT  Here,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall  say. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost; 

Answer.    As  it  was    in   the  beginning,  is 
now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end. 

Minister.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Answer.  The  Lord's  Name  be  praised. 


MORNING   TRAYEil.  7 

nr  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following 
Anthem  : 

Venite,  exultemus  Domino. 

OCOME,  let  us  sins:  unto  the  Lord;  let 
us  heartily  rejoice  in  the  strength  of  our 
salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with 
thanksgiving;  and  show  ourselves  glad  in 
him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God  ;  and  a  great 
king  above  all  gods. 

In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  of  the  earth ; 
and  the  strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it;  and  his 
hands  prepared  the  dry  land. 

O  come  let  us  worship  and  fall  down,  and 
kneel  before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 

For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God ;  and  we  are 
the  people  of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of 
his  hand. 

0  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holi- 
ness ;  let  the  whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the 
earth ;  and  with  righteousness  to  judge  the 
world,  and  the  people  with  his  truth. 


O  MORNING  PRAYER. 

SELECTIONS. 

No.  1. 

V  Then  shall  be  read  one  of  the  following  Se- 
lections— Minister  and  People  reading  al- 
ternate verses  : 

Psalm  li.     From  S.  III. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  after  thy 
great  goodness;  according  to  the  multi- 
tude of  thy  mercies  do  away  mine  offences. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  my  wickedness, 
and  cleanse  me  from  my  sins. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  faults,  and  my  sin 
is  ever  before  me. 

Against  thee  only  have  I  sinned,  and  done 
this  evil  in  thy  sight;  that  thou  mightest  be 
justified  in  thy  saying,  and  clear  when  thou 
art  judged. 

Behold,  I  w^as  shapen  in  wickedness,  and 
in  sin  hath  my  mother  conceived  me. 

But  lo  thou  requirest  truth  in  the  inward 
parts,  and  shalt  make  me  to  understand  wis- 
dom secretly. 

Thou  shalt  purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I 
shall  be  clean  ;  thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I 
sliall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Thou  shalt  make  me  hear  of  joy  and  glad- 
ness, that  the  bones  which  thou  hast  brokea 
may  rejoice. 


MORNING  PRAYER.  9 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  put  out  all    g 
my  misdeeds. 

Make  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God,  and  renew 
a  right  spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence,  and 
take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

O  give  me  the  comfort  of  thy  help  again, 
and  slablish  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways  unto  the  wick- 
ed, and  sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  0  God, 
thou  that  art  the  God  of  my  health  ;  and  my 
tongue  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

Thou  shalt  open  my  lips,  O  Lord,  and  my 
mouth  shall  show  thy  praise. 

For  thou  desirest  no  sacrifice,  else  would  I 
give  it  thee;  but  thou  delightest  not  in  burnt- 
ofierings. 

The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a  troubled  spirit : 
a  broken  and  contrite  heart,  0  God,  shalt 
thou  not  despise. 

From  Psalm  xlii.     Qucmadmodum. 
IKE  as  the  hart  desireth  the  water  brooks, 
so  longelh  my  soul  after  thee,  0  God. 
My  soul  is  athirst  for  God,  yea,  even  for 
the  living  God ;  when  shall  I  come  to  appear 
before  the  presence  of  God? 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night, 
while  they  daily  say  unto  me,  Where  is  now 
thy  God? 


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10  MORNING  PRAYER. 

^    Now  when  I  think  thereupon,  I  pour  out 
"  my  heart  by  myself;  for  I  went  with  the  mul- 
titu4,e,  and  brought  them  forth  into  the  house 
of  God ; 

In  the  voice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving, 
among  such  as  keep  holyday. 

Why  art  thou  so  full  of  heaviness,  0  my 
soul,  and  why  art  thou  so  disquieted  within 
me? 

Put  thy  trust  in  God  ;  for  I  will  yet  give 
him  thanks  for  the  help  of  his  countenance. 

The  Lord  hath  granted  his  loving  kindness 
in  the  daytime ;  and  in  the  night-season  did  I 
sing  of  him,  and  made  my  prayer  unto  the 
God  of  my  life. 

I  will  say  unto  the  God  of  my  strength, 
Why  hast  thou  forgotten  me  ?  why  go  I  thus 
heavily,  while  the  enemy  oppresseth  me? 

Namely,  while  they  say  daily  unto  me, 
Where  is  now  thy  God? 

Why  art  thou  so  vexed,  0  my  soul?  and 
why  art  thou  so  disquieted  within  me? 

O  put  thy  trust  in  God;  for  I  will  yet  thank 
him,  which  is  the  help  of  my  countenance 
and  my  God. 

No.  2. 
Psalm  xxxii.    From  S.  VI. 

BLESSED  is  he  whose  unrighteousness  is 
forijiven,  and  whose  sin  is  covered. 
Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lokd 


MORNING  PRAYER.  11 

imputeth  no  sin,  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is 
no  guile. 

I  will  acknowledge  my  sin  unto  thee;  and 
mine  unrighteousness  have  I  not  hid. 

I  said,  I  will  confess  my  sins  unto  the  Lord; 
and  so  thou  forgavest  the  wickedness  of  my 
sin. 

For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  make 
his  prayer  unto  thee,  in  a  time  when  thou 
mayest  be  found ;  but  in  the  great  water- 
floods  they  shall  not  come  nigh  him. 

Thou  art  a  place  to  hide  me  m  ;  thou  shalt 
preserve  me  from  trouble;  thou  shalt  com- 
pass me  about  with  soni^s  of  deliveiance. 

I  will  inform  thee,  and  teach  thee  in  the 
way  wherein  thou  shalt  go ;  and  I  will  guide 
thee  with  mine  eye. 

Great  plagues  remain  for  the  ungodly;  but 
whoso  putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord,  mercy 
erabraceth  him  on  every  side. 

Be  glad,  O  ye  righteous,  and  rejoice  in  the 
Lord;  and  be  joyful,  all  ye  that  are  true  of 
heart. 

Psalm  cxxx. 

UT  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  thee, 
O  Lord  ;  Lord,  hear  my  voice. 
0  let  thine  ears  consider  well  the  voice  of 
my  complaint. 

jf  thou,  Lord,  wilt  be  extreme  to  mark 
what  is  done  amiss,  0  Lord,  who  may  abide  it? 


o 


12  3I0RNING  PRAYER. 

For  there  is  mercj'  with  thee  ;  therefore 
shalt  thou  be  feared. 

I  look  for  the  Lord  ;  my  soul  doth  wait  for 
him;  in  his  word  is  my  trust. 

My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  Lord  before  the 
morning  watch ;  I  say,  before  the  morning 
watch. 

O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord;  for -with  the 
Lord  there  is  mercy,  and  with  him  is  plen- 
teous redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his 
sins. 

Psalm  cxxi. 

IVvILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills, 
from  whence  comet h  my  help. 

My  help  cometh  even  from  the  Lord,  who 
'hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved; 
and  he  that  keepeth  thee  will  not  sleep. 

Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither 
slumber  nor  sleep. 

The  Lord  himself  is  thy  keeper ;  the  Lord 
is  thy  defence  upon  thy  rii;ht  hand  ; 

So  that  the  sun  shall  not  burn  thee  by  day; 
neither  the  moon  by  night. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil; 
yea,  it  is  even  he  that  shall  keep  thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and 
thy  coming  in,  from  this  time  forth  for  ever- 
more. 


MORNING  TRAYER.  13 

No.  3.     S.  VII. 
Psalm  xxiii.     Dominus  regit  me. 

THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd;  therefore  can 
I  lack  nothing.  He  shall  feed  me  in  a 
green  pasture,  and  lead  me  forth  beside  the 
waters  of  comfort. 

He  shall  convert  my  soul,  and  bring  me 
forth  in  the  paths  of  righteousness  for  his 
Name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  Avalk  through  the  valley  of  the 
shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil;  for- thou 
art  with  me  ;  thy  rod  and  thy  staff  comfort  me. 

Thou  shall  prepare  a  table  before  me  against 
them  that  trouble  me ;  thou  hast  anointed  my 
head  with  oil,  and  my  cup  shall  be  full. 

But  thy  loving-kindness  and  mercy  shall 
follow  me  all  the  days  of  my  life  ;  and  I  dwell 
in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for  ever. 

Psalm  xxxiv.     Bencdicam  Domino. 

I  WILL  always  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord; 
his  praise  shall  ever  be  in  my  mouth. 
My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord; 
the  humble  shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

0  praise  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us 
magnify  his  Name  together. 

1  sought  the  Lord  and  he  heard  me;  yea, 
he  delivered  me  out  of  all  my  fear. 

They  had  an  eye  unto  him,  and  were  light- 
ened; and  their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 


14  MORNING  PRAYER. 

Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and  the  Lord  heareth 
him;  yea, and  saveth  himoutofall  histroubles. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  tarrielh  round  about 
them  that  tear  him,  and  delivereth  them. 

0  taste,  and  see,  how  ijvacious  the  Lord 
is:  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

0  fear  the  Lord,  ye  that  are  his  saints;  for 
they  that  fear  him  lack  nothins;. 

The  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  huneer;  but 
they  who  seek  the  Lord  shall  want  no  man- 
ner of  thing  that  is  good. 

Come,  ye  children,  and  hearken  unto  me: 
I  will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  lusteth  to  live,  and 
would  fain  see  good  days? 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips, 
that  they  speak  no  guile. 

Eschew  evil,  and  do  good ;  seek  peace,  and 
ensue  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the  right- 
eous, and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their  prayers. 

The  countenance  of  the  Lord  is  against 
them  that  do  evil,  to  root  out  the  remem- 
brance of  them  from  the  earth. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth 
them,  and  delivereth  them  out  of  all  their 
troubles. 

Here  may  he  said  or  sung  the  following  Hymn  ; 

Gloria  in  excelsis. 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth 
peace,   good   will  towards   men.     We 


MORNING  PRAYER.  15 

praise  Ihee,  we  bless  thee,  \re  worship  theCj 
we  glorif}'  thee,  we  give  thanks  to  thee  for 
thy  gj-eat  glory,  O  Lord  God,  heavenly  King, 
God  the  Father  Almighty. 

0  Lord,  the  onlj'-begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ; 
0  Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Fa- 
ther, that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest  away 
the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world) 
receive  our  prayer.  Thou  that  sittest  at  the 
right  hand  of  God  the  Father,  have  mercy 
Upon  us. 

For  thou  only  iart  holy;  thou  only  art  the 
Lord  ;  thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Holy 
Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory  of  God  the 
Father.     Amen. 

Then  shall  be  read  the  First  Lesson — afUr 
which  shall  be  said  or  sitng  the  foUovHr.g 
Hymn  : 

Te  Deum  landamus. 

WE  praise  thee,  O  God  ;  We  acknowledge 
thee  to  be  the  Lord. 
All  the  earth  doih  worship  thee,  the  Fathei: 
everlasting. 

To  thee  ail  Angels  cry  alond  ;  the  Kea- 
Vens,  and  all  the  Powers  therein. 
.    To  thee  Cherubim,  and  Seraphim  continue 
ally  do  cry, 

Hoi}-,  Hoty,  Hoi?/,  itonl  God  of  Sabaolh } 


16  MORNING  PRAYER. 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  Majesty 
of  thy  Glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles 
praise  thee. 

The  godly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets 
praise  thee. 

The  noble  army  of  Martyrs  praise  thee. 

The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world 
doth  acknowledge  thee; 

The  Father,  of  an  infinite  Majesty; 

Thine  adorable,  true,  and  only  Son ; 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  Kin?  of  Glory,  O  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlastinij  Son  of  the  Father. 

When  thou  tookest  upon  thee  to  deliver 
man,  thou  didst  humble  thyself  to  be  born  of 
a  Virgin. 

When  thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness 
of  death,  thou  didst  open  the  Kingdom  of 
Heaven  to  all  believers. 

Thou  sittcst  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in 
the  Glory  of  the  Father.^ 

We  believe  that  thou  shalt  come  to  be  our 
Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  thee,  help  thy  servants, 
whom  thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy  precious 
blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  thy  Saints, 
in  glory  everlasting. 

0  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine 
heritage. 


MORNING  PRAYER.  17 

Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  thee  ; 

And  we  worship  thy  Name  ever,  world 
without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day 
without  sin. 

0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  as  our 
trust  is  in  thee. 

O  Lord,  in  thee  have  I  trusted;  let  me 
never  be  confounded. 

If  Then  shall  be  read  the  Second  Lesson — after 
which  the  following  Psalm  may  be  said  pr 

•  Psalm  c. 

OBE  ye  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands  : 
serve  the  Lord  with  gladness,  and  come 
before  his  presence  with  a  song. 

2  Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he  is  God ;  it 
is  he  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves; 
we  are  his  people,  and  the  sheep  of  his  pas- 
ture. 

.S  0  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanks- 
giving, and  into  his  courts  with  praise  ;  be 
thankful  unto  him,  and  speak  good  of  his 
Name. 

4  For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is 
everlasting  ;  and  his  truth  endurelh  from  gen- 
eration to  generation. 
2 


18  MORNING  PRAYER. 

f  Then  shall  be  said  the  jlpostles'  Creed,  by  (he 
Minister  and  the  People^  standing. 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
Maker  of  heaven  and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our  Lord: 
Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born 
of  the  Vir2;in  Mary;  Suffered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried;  He 
descended  into  Hell,  The  third  day  he  rose 
from  the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaven. 
And  sitleth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Fa- 
ther Almighty  ;  from  thence  he  shall  come  to 
judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy  Ca- 
tholic Church,  The  Comrauaion  of  Saints; 
The  forgiveness  of  sins;  iThe  Resurrectioa 
of  the  body;  And  Hie  Life  everlasting.  Amen. 

IT  ./Ind  after  that,  these  prayers  foUoioing,  all 
devoutly  kneeling ;  the  Minister  first  pro- 
nouncing. 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

Answer.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Minister.  Let  us  pray. 

0  Lord,  show  tliy  mercy  upon  us. 

Answer.  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

Minister.  O  God,  malie  clean  our  hearts 
■within  us. 

Answer.  Aiid  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit 
from  VrS. 


MORNIxNG  PRAYER.  19 

A  Collect  for  Peace. 

;  V  GOD,  who  art  the  author  of  peace  and 
\^  lover  of  concord,  in  knowledge  of  whom 
standeth  our  eternal  life,  whose  service  is 
perfect  freedom;  Defend  us,  thy  humble  ser- 
vants, in  all  assaults  of  our  enemies;  that 
we,  surely  trusting  in  thy  defence,  may  not 
fear  the  power  of  any  adversaries,  throush 
the  might  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  Collect  for  Grace. 

OLORD.  our  heavenly  Father,  Almighty 
and  everlasting  God,  who  bast  safely 
brought  us  to  the  bci^inning  of  this  day; 
Defend  us  in  the  same  with  thy  mighty  pow- 
er :  and  grant  that  this  day  we  fall  into  no  sin, 
neither  run  into  any  kind  of  danger :  but  that 
all  our  doings,  being  ordered  by  thy  govetn- 
ance,  may  be  righteous  in  thy  sight ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,     jlmen. 

A  Prayer  for  the  President  of  the  Con- 
federate S*"atcs,  and  all  in  civil  Au- 
thor if  i/. 

OLORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  the  high 
and  mishty  Ruler  of  the  universe,  who 
dost  from  thy  throne  behold  all  the  dwellers 
upon  earth  ;  Most  heartily  we  beseech  thee 
with  thy  favour  to  behold  and  bless  thy  ser- 


20  MORNING  PRAYER. 

vant,  The  Prf.sident  of  the  Confederai  i 
States,  and  all  others  in  authority;  anJ  so 
replenish  them  with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  they  may  always  incline  to  thy 
v/ill,  and  walk  in  thy  way.  Endue  them 
plenteously  with  heavenly  gifts;  grant  them 
ia  health  and  prosperity  long  to  Jive;  and 
finally,  after  this  life,  to  attain  everlasting 
joy  and  felicity;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  the    Clercjy  and  People. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  from 
whom  Cometh  every  good  and  peifect  J 
gift ;  Send  down  upon  our  Bishops,  and 
other  Clergy,  and  upon  the  Congregation^ 
committed  to  their  charge,  the  healthful  spi- 
rit of  thy  grace;  and,  that  they  may  truly 
please  thee,  pour  upon  them  the  continual 
dew  of  thy  blessing.  Grant  this,  0  Lord,  for 
the  honour  of  our  Advocate  and  Mediator 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  all  Con  d  if  ions  of  Mm. 

OGOD,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all 
mankind,  we  humbly  beseech  thee  for  all 
sorts  and  conditions  of  men  ;  that  thou  wouldst 
be  pleased  to  make  thy  ways  known  unto 
them,  tliy  saving  health  unto  all  nations. 
More  especially  we  pray  for  thy  holy  Church 


MORNING  PRAYER.  21 

\\niversal ;  that  it  may  be  so  guided  and  gov- 
erned by  thy  good  Spirit,  that  all  who  profess 
and  call  themselves  Christians  may  be  led 
ill  to  the  way  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  ia 
unity  of  spirit,  in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in 
ri^^hteousness  of  life.  Finally,  we  commend 
to  thy  fatherly  goodness  all  those  who  are  in 
any  way  afflicted,  or  distressed,  in  mind,  body, 
01  estate  ;  that  it  may  please  thee  to  comfort 
and  relieve  them  according  to  their  several 
necessities  ;  giving  them  patience  under  their 
sufferings,  and  a  happy  issue  out  of  all  their 
afflictions.  And  this  we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ's 
sake.     Jmen. 

A  General  Thanhsgiving. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mercies, 
we,  thine  unworthy  servants,  do  give  thee 
most  humble  and  hearty  thanks  for  all  thy 
goodness  and  loving-kindness  to  us,  and  to 
all  men.  We  bless  thee  for  our  creation, 
preservation,  and  all  tjie  blessings  of  this 
life;  but  above  all,  for  thine  inestimable  love 
in  the  redemption  of  the  world  by  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ;  for  the  means  of  grace,  and 
for  the  hope  of  glory.  And  we  beseech  thee, 
give  us  that  due  sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that 
our  hearts  may  be  unfeignedly  thankful,  and 
that  we  may  show  forth  thy  praise,  not  only 
with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives;  by  giving  up 


L'3  MORNING  PRAYER. 

ourselves  to  lliy  service,  and  bj^  wallcini^:  be- 
fore thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  our 
daj's :  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  to 
whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all 
honour  and  glory,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

A  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace 
at  this  time  with  one  accord  to  make  our 
common  supplications  unto  thee;  and  dost 
promise  that  when  two  or  three  are  cathercil 
together  in  thy  Name,  thou  wilt  grant  their 
requests;  Fulfill  now,  0  Lord,  the  desires 
and  petitions  of  thy  servants,  as  may  be  most 
expedient  for  them  ;  granting  us  in  this  world 
knowleds^e  of  thy  truth,  and  in  the  Vi'orld  to 
come  life  everlasting.     Jlmen. 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the  love  of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of  j 
the   Holy  Ghost,  b(^  with  us  all   evermore.  ' 

Amen.  \ 


A  SECOND  SERVICE. 

.'  The  Minister  shall  begin  by  reading  the  follow- 
ing Sentences  : 

TET  the  words  of  mj-^  mouth,  and  the  medi- 
^  J  falion  of  my  he.art  be  always  acceptable 
ill  thy  sight,  0  Lord,  my  strength  and  my  Re- 
deemer.    Ps.  xix.  14,  15. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away  from 
his  wickedness  that  he  hath  committed,  and 
doeth  that  which  is  lawful  and  right,  he  shall 
save  his  soul  alive.     Ezek.  xviii.  27. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  sarji 

DEARLY  beloved  brethren,  I  pray  and  be- 
seech you,  a?  many  as  are  here  present, 
to  accompany  me  with  a  pure  heart,  and  hum- 
ble voice,  unto  the  throne  of  the  heavenly 
grace. 

THE  LITANY, 

OR    GENERAL    SUPPLICATION. 

(To  be  said  by  the  Minister  and  People  alter- 
nately, all  kneeling.) 

O  God  the  Father  of  Heaven  ;  have  mercy 
upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Father  of  Heaven;  have  mercy 
upon  us  miserable  sinners. 


24  SECOND  SERVICE. 

0  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world  ; 
have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0  God  the  Son,  Redcaner  of  the  world;  have 
mercy  upon  «.s  miseruble  sinmrs. 

0  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the 
Father  and  the  Son;  have  mercy  upon  us  mis- 
erable sinners. 

0  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the 
Father  and  the  Sou  ;  have  mercy  upon  us  7nis- 
erable  sinners. 

0  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three 
Persons  and  one  God;  have  mercy  upon  us 
mi.-^erable  sinners. 

0  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three 
Persons  and  one  God;  have  mercy  upon  us 
miserable  simmers. 

Remember  not,  Lord,  our  offences,  nor  the 
offences  of  our  forefathers  ;  neither  take  thou 
vengeance  of  our  sins  ;  spare  us,  good  Lord, 
spare  thy  people,  whom  thou  hast  redeemed 
v.':th  thy  most  precious  blood,  and  be  not  an- 
gry with  us  for  ever. 

Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

From  all  evil  and  mischief;  from  sin;  from 
the  crafts  and  assaults  of  the  devil;  from  thy 
wrath,  and  from  everlasting  damnation, 

Good,  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  blindness  of  heart;  from  pride, 
vain-glory,  and  hypocrisy ;  from  envy,  ha- 
tred, and  malice,  and  all  uncharitableness, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 


SECOND  SERVICE.  25 

From  all  inordinate  and  sinful  affections ; 
and  from  all  the  deceits  of  the  world,  the 
flesh,  and  the  devil. 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  lightning  and  tempest;  from  plague, 
pestilence,  and  famine;  from  battle  and  mur- 
der, and  from  sudden  death, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  sedition,  privy  conspiracy',  and  re- 
bellion; from  all  false  doctrine,  heresy,  and 
schism ;  from  hardness  of  heart,  and  contempt 
of  thy  Word  and  Commandment, 

Good.  Lord,  deliver  ws. 

By  the  mystery  of  thy  holy  Incarnation ;  by 
thy  holy  Nativity  and  Circumcision;  by  thy 
Baptism,  Fasting,  and  Temptation, 

Good  Lord,  dehver  us. 

By  thine  Agony  and  Bloody  Sweat;  by  thy 
Cross  and  Passion  ;  by  thy  precious  Death  and 
Burial ;  by  thy  glorious  Resurrection  and  As- 
cension; and  by  the  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

In  all  time  of  our  tribulation;  in  all  time 
of  our  prosperity;  in  the  hour  of  death,  and 
in  the  day  of  judgment. 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

We  sinners  do  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  O 
Lord  God;  and  that  it  may  please  thee  to  rule 
and  govern  thy  holy  Church  universal  in  the 
right  way ; 

We  beseech  thee  io  hear  us,  good  Lord. 


26  SECOND  SERVICE. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  pre- 
serve all  Christian  Rulers  and  Magistrates, 
givina:  them  cjrace  to  execute  justice,  and  to 
maintain  truth ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  illuminate  all 
Bishops,  Priests,  and  Deacons,  with  true 
knowledge  and  understanding  of  thy  Word; 
and  that  both  by  their  preaching  and  living 
they  may  set  it  forth,  and  show  it  accord- 
ingly; 

H  e  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  keep 
all  thy  people; 

Wc  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  na- 
tions unity,  peace,  and  concord; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  an  heart 
to  love  and  fear  thee,  and  diligently  to  live 
after  thy  commandments ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  thy 
people  increase  of  grace  to  hear  meekly  thy 
Word,  and  to  receive  it  with  pure  affection, 
and  to  bring  forth  the  fruits  of  the  Spirit; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord- 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bring  into  the 
way  of  truth  all  such  as  have  erred,  and  are 
deceived ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 


SECOND  SEIVICE.  'Li 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  strengthen  such 
as  do  stand;  and  to  comfort  and  help  the 
weak-hearted:  and  to  raise  up  those  who 
tall ;  and  finally  to  beat  down  Saian  under 
our  feet ; 

TFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  succour,  help, 
and  comfort  all  who  are  in  danger,  necessity, 
and  tribulation; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  preserve  all  who 
travel  by  land  or  by  water,  all  women  in  the 
perils  of  child-birth,  all  sick  persons  and 
young  children;  and  to  show  thy  pity  upon 
all  prisoners  and  captives; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  defend,  and  pro- 
vide for,  the  fatherless  children,  and  widows, 
and  all  who  are  desolate  and  oppressed  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  have  mercy  upon 
all  men ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  foririve  our  ene- 
mies, persecutors,  and  slanderers,  and  to  turn 
theif  hearts  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  and  pre- 
serve to  our  use  the  kindly  fruits'of  the  earth, 
so  that  in  due  time  we  may  enjoy  them  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 


28  SECOND  SERVICE. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  true  re- 
pentance; to  forgive  us  all  our  sins,  negli- 
gences and  isnorances;  and  to  endue  us  with 
the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit;  to  amend  our 
lives  according  to  thy  Holy  Word; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 

Son  of  Gj/,  ive  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins 
of  the  world  ; 

Grant  us  thy  peace. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins 
of  the  world ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

IT  The  Minister  may,  at  his  discretion,  omit  all 
that  follows,  to  the  Prayer,  *'We  humbly 
Beseech  thee,  0  Father,"  &c. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 

0  Christ,  hear  ns. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  ujjon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

H  Then  shall  the  Minister,  and  the  People  with 
him,  say  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed 
be  thy  Name.    Thy  kingdom  come.    Thy 


SECOND  SERVICE.  29 

will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  for- 
give us  our  trespasses,  As  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
Amen. 
I  Minister.  0  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  accord- 
ing to  our  sins. 

Ansicer.  Neither  reward  us  according  to 
our  iniquities. 

Let  us  pray. 

OGOD,  merciful  Father,  who  despisest 
not  the  sighing  of  a  contrite  lieart,  nor 
the  desire  of  such  as  are  sorrowful ;  Merci- 
fully assist  our  prayers  which  we  make  before 
thee  in  all  our  troubles  and  adversities,  when- 
soever they  oppress  us;  and  graciously  hear 
us,  that  those  evils  which  the  craft  and  sub- 
tilty  of  the  devil  or  man  worketh  against  us, 
may,  by  thy  good  providence,  be  brou^rht  to 
nought;  that  we  thy  servants,  being  hurt  by 
no  persecutions,  may  evermore  give  thanks 
unto  thee  in  thy  holy  Church;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 

O  Lord,  ari^ie,  help  us,  and  deliver  us  for 
thy  Name's  sake. 

OGOD,  we  have  heard  with  our  ears,  and 
our  fathers  have  declared  unto  us,  the 
noble  works  that  thou  didst  in  their  days,  and 
in  the  old  time  before  them. 


30  SECOND  SERVICE. 

O  Lord,  arise,  heljj  us,  and  deliver  us  for 
ihine  honour. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost; 

Answer.  As  it  Avas  in  the  beginning,  is 
now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

From  our  enemies  defend  us,  0  Christ. 

Graciously  look  upon  our  afflictions. 

With  pity  behold  the  sorrows  of  our  hearts. 

Mercifully  forgive  the  sins  of  thy  people. 

Favourably  with  mercy  hear  our  prayers. 

O'Son  of  David,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Both  now  and  ever  vouchsafe  to  hear  us, 
0  Christ. 

Graciously  hear  7is,  O  Christ;  graciously 
hear  us,  O  Lord  Christ. 

Minister.  0  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  showed 
upon  us  ; 

Answer.  As  we  do  put  our  trust  in  thee. 
Let  us  pray. 

WE  humbly  beseech  thee,  0  Father,  mer- 
cifully to  loo|j^  upon  our  infirmities; 
and,  for  the  glory  of  thy  Name,  turn  from  us 
all  those  evils  that  we  most  justly  have  de- 
served;  and  grant,  that  in  all  our  troubles 
we  may  put  our  whole  trust  and  confidence 
in  thy  mercy,  and  evermore  serve  thee  in  ho- 
liness and  pureness  of  living,  to  thy  honour 
and  ?lory;  through  our  only  Mediator  and 
Advocate,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


SECOND  SERYIJE.  .       Si 

A  General  Thanhsgiving. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mercies, 
we,  lliine  unworthy  servants,  do  give 
thee  most  humble  and  heartj'  thanks  for  all 
thy  goodness  and  loving-kindness  to  lis,  and 
to  all  men.  We  bless  thee  for  our  creation, 
preservation,  and  all  the  blessings  of  this  life  j 
but  above  all,  for  thine  inestimable  love  in 
the  redemption  of  the  world  by  our  Lord  Je- 
sus  Christ;  for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for 
the  hope  of  glory.  And  we  beseech  thee, 
give  us  that  due  sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that 
our  hearts  may  be  unfeignedly  thankful,  and 
that  we  may  show  forth  thy  praise,  not  only 
with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives;  by  giving  up 
ourselves  to  thy  service,  and  by  walking  be-* 
fore  thee  in  holiness  and  rishteousness  all  our 
da  s;  throush  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  to 
whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all 
honour  and  glory,  world  without  end.  Amerii 

A  Prayer  of  St.  Cbrjsostom. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace 
at  this  time  with  one  accord  to  make  ouf 
common  supplication  unto  thee ;  and  dost 
promise  that  when  t\ro  or  three  are  gathered 
together  in  thy  Name  thou  wilt  grant  their 
requests;  Fulfill  now,  O  Lord,  the  desire-J 
and  petitions  of  thy  servants,  as  may  be  mosJ 
expedient  for  them;  granting  us  in  this  world 


32      .  THIRD    SERVICE. 

knowledge  of  thy  truth,  and  in  the  world  to 
come  life  everlasting.     Amen. 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the  love  of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all  evermore. 
Jimen. 


A  THIRD  SERVICE. 

HIDE  thy  face  from  my  sins ;  and  blot  out 
all  mine  iniquities.     Psalm  li.  19. 
The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit; 
a  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  0  God,  thou 
wilt  not  despise.     Psalm  li.  17. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved  brethren,  I  pray  and 
beseech  you,  as  many  as  are  here  pre- 
sent, to  accompany  me  with  a  pure  heart,  and 
humble  voice,  unto  the  throne  of  the  hea- 
venly grace. 

A  General  Cori/ession. 

"^  To  be  said  by  the  whole  Congregation,  after 
the  Minister,  all  kneeling, 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father; 
we  have  erred,  and   strayed  from  thy 


THIRD    SERVICE.  c3 

ways  like  lost  sheep.  We  have  followed  too 
much  the  devices  and  desires  of  our  own 
hearts.  We  have  oflended  against  thj'  holy 
laws.  We  have  left  undone  those  things 
which  we  ouaht  to  have  done ;  And  we  have 
done  those  things  which  we  ought  not  to 
have  done;  and  there  is  no  health  in  us. 
But  thou,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  mis- 
erable offenders.  Spare  thou  those,  0  God, 
who  confess  their  faults.  Restore  thou  those 
who  are  penitent :  According  to  thy  promises 
declared  unto  mankind  in  Christ  Jesus  our 
Lord.  And  grant,  0  most  merciful  Father, 
for  his  sake:  That  we  may  hereafter  live  a 
godly,  righteous,  and  sober  life.  To  the 
glory  of  thy  holy  Name.     Amen. 

Tlie  Declaration  ofmAbmlxUion^  or  Rc' 
mission  of  Sins. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father, 
who  of  his  great  mercy  hath  promised 
forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those  who  with 
hearty  repentance  and  true  faith,  turn  unto 
him;  Have  mercy  upon  you;  pardon  and  de- 
liver you  from  all  your  sins,  confirm  and 
Btrengthf^n  you  in  all  goodness;  and  bring 
you  to  everlasting  life  ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed 
be  thy  Name.    Thy  kingdom  come.    Thy 
will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
3 


34  THIRD   SERVICE. 

Give  us  Ihis  day  our  daily  bread.  And  for- 
give us  our  trespasses,  As  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil; 
For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and 
the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Jlmen. 

The  Cijllcc.L 

ALlMIGHTY  God,  unto  whom  all  hearts 
are  open,  all  desires  known,  and  from 
whom  no  secrets  are  hid :  Cleanse  the  thoughts 
of  our  hearts  by  the  inspiration  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  we  may  pei  fcctly  love  thee,  and 
worthily  magnify  thy  holy  Name ;  through 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amzn. 

IT  The,n  shall  the  Minister  turnivg  to  the  Peo» 
pie,  rehearse  distinctly  the  TEN  COM- 
JMANDMENTS;  and  the  People,  still 
kneeling,  shall,  after  every  Comtnayidment, 
ask  God's  mercy  for  their  transgressions 
for  the  time  past,  and  grace  to  keep  the  law 
for  the  time  to  comcy  as  followeth  ; 

Minister. 
OD  spake  these  words,  and  said:  I  am 
T  the  Lord  thy  God  :  Thou  shalt  have  none 
other  gods  but  me. 

People.  I^ord,  liave  mercy  upon  us,  and  in- 
cline our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou   shalt  nut  make  to  thyself 
any  graven  image,  nor  the   likeness  of  any 


G 


THIRD    SERVICE.  dO 

thing  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  in  the  earth 
beneath,  or  in  the  water  under  the  earth. 
Thou  slialt  not  bow  down  to  them,  nor  wor- 
ship them  :  for  1  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jeal- 
ous God,  and  visit  tlie  sins  of  the  fathers  upon 
the  children,  unto  tlie  third  and  fourth  sene- 
ration  of  them  that  hate  me  ;  and  show  mer- 
cy unto  tliousands  in  them  that  love  me,  and 
keep  my  commandments. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  in- 
cline our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name  of 
the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain  :  for  the  Lord  will 
not  hold  him  guiltless,  that  taketh  his  Name 
in  vain. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  in- 
cline our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minisfer.  Remember  that  thou  keep  holy 
the  Sabbath  day.  Six  days  shalt  thou  labour, 
and  do  all  that  thou  hast  to  do  ;  but  the  sev- 
enth day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God.  * 
In  it  thou  shalt  do  no  manner  of  work  ;  thou, 
and  thy  son,  and  thy  daughter,  thy  man-ser- 
vant, and  thy  maid-servant,  thy  cattle,  and 
the  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates.  For  in 
six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the 
sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the 
seventh  day :  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed 
the  seventh  day,  and  hallowed  it. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  in- 
cline our  hearts  to  keep  this  law 


36  THIRD    SERVICE. 

Minister.  Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mo- 
tlier;  that  thy  days  may  be  long  in  the  land 
■which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  in- 
cline our  hearts  to  keep  tliis  law. 

3Tinis/e7\  Thou  shalt  do  no  murder. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  in- 
cline our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minirler.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

People.  Lord,  have  mt?rcy  ui)on  us,  and  in- 
cline our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  in- 
cline our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness 
against  thy  neighbour. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercv  upon  us,  and  in- 
cline our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neigh- 
bour's house,  thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neiijh- 
bour's  wife,  nor  his  servant,  nor  his  maid, 
nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is 
his. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
write  all  these  thy  laws  in  our  hearts,  we 
beseech  thee. 

1[  Then  the  Minister  may  say  : 
Hear  also  what  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  saith. 

THOU  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God,  with 
all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and 


OCCASIONAL   PRAYERS.  oi 

with  all  thy  mind.  This  is  the  first  and  great 
commandment.  And  the  second  is  like  unto 
it:  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself. 
On  these  two  commandments  hang  all  the 
Law  and  the  Prophets. 

Let  us  pray. 

OALMIGFIT^  Lord,  and  everlasting  God, 
vouchfafe,  we  beseech  thee,  to  direct, 
sanctify,  and  govern,  both  our  hearts  and 
bodies,  in  the  ways  of  thy  laws,  and  in  the 
works  of  thy  commandments;  that,  through 
thy  most  mighty  protection,  both  here  and 
ever,  we  may  be  preserved  in  body  and  soul; 
through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 
Jlmen. 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the  love  of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all  evermore. 


OCCASIONAL  PRAYERS. 

BLESSED  Lord,  who  hast  caused  all  holy 
Scriptures  to  be  written  for  our  learning; 
Grant  that  we  may  in  such  wise  hear  them, 
read,  mark,  learn,  and  inwardly  digest  them, 
that  by  patience,  and  comfort  of  Thy  Holy 
Word,  we  may  embrace,  and  ever  hold  fast 


38  OCCASIONAL    PRAYERS. 

the  blessed  hope  of  everlasting  life,  which 
Thou  hast  given  us  in  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Je- 
sus Christ,  Maker  of  all  things,  Judge 
of  all  men  ;  We  acknowledge  and  bewail  our 
manifold  sins  and  wickedness,  Which  we, 
from  time  to  time,  most  grie^'-ouslf  have  com- 
mitted, By  thouy:ht,  word,  and  deed,  Against 
Thy  Divine  INIajcsty,  Provoking  most  justly 
Thy  wrath  and  indignation  against  us.  We 
do  earnestly  repent.  And  are  heartily  sorry 
for  these  our  misdoings ;  The  remembrance 
of  them  is  grievous  unto  us;  The  burden  of 
them  is  intolerable.  Have  mercy  upon  us, 
Have  mercy  upon  us,  most  merciful  Father ; 
For  thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ's  sake, 
forgive  us  all  that  is  past;  And  grant  that 
we  may  ever  hereafter  Serve  and  please  Thee 
in  newness  of  life,  To  the  honor  and  glory  of 
Thy  name;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

OMOST  mighty  God  and  raercifuJ  Father, 
who  hast  compassion  upon  all  men,  and 
hatest  nothing  that  thoii  hast  made ;  ivho 
wouldest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather 
that  he  should  turn  from  his  sin,  and  be 
saved;  Mercifully  forgive  us  our  trespasses; 
receive  and  comfort  us,  who  are  grieved  and 
wearied  with  the  burden  of  our  sins.     Thy 


OCCASIONAL    PRAYERS.  39 

property  is  always  to  have  mercy ;  to  Thee 
only  it  appertaineth  to  fortrive  sins.  Spare 
us,  therefore,  good  Lord,  spare  thy  people, 
whom  thou  hast  redeemed;  enter  not  into 
judgment  with  thy  servants,  who  are  vile 
earth,  and  miserable  sinners  ;  but  so  turn  thy 
ana;er  from  us,  who  meekly  acknowledge  our 
vileness,  and  truly  repent  us  of  our  faults, 
and  so  make  haste  to  help  us  in  this  world,  that 
we  may  ever  live  with  thee  in  the  world  to 
come;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  Pi  r^onsi  un<hr  Affli.cfion. 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  and  heavenly  Father, 
who  hast  taught  us  in  Thy  Holy  Word 
that  Thou  dost  not  willingly  afflict  or  grieve 
the  children  of  men  ;  Look  with  pity,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  upon  the  sorrows  of  Thy  ser- 
vants, for  whom  our  prayers  are  desired.  In 
Thy  wisdom.  Thou  hast  seen  fit  to  visit  them 
with  trouble,  and  to  bring  distress  upon  them. 
Remember  them,  0  Lord,  in  mercy ;  sanctity 
thy  fatherly  correction  to  them;  endue  their 
souls  with  patience  under  their  affliction, 
and  with  resignation  to  Thy  blessed  will, 
comfort  them  with  a  sense  of  Thy  goodness; 
lift  up  Thy  countenance  upon  them,  and  give 
them  peace;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen.. 

OGOD,  whose  days  are  without  end,  and 
whose    mercies    cannot    be   numbered; 


40  OCCASIONAL  PRAYERS. 

* 

Make  us,  wc  beseech  Thee,  deeplj-^  sensible 
of  the  shortness  and  uncertainty  of  human 
life;  and  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  lead  us  through 
this  vale  of  misery,  in  holiness  and  righteous- 
ness, all  the  days  of  our  lives:  That  when 
we  shall  have  served  Thee  in  our  generation, 
we  may  be  gathered  unto  our  fathers,  having 
the  testimony  of  a  good  conscience  ;  in  the 
communion  of  the  catholic  Church  ;  in  the  . 
confidence  of  a  certain  failli ;  in  the  comfort 
of  a  reasonable,  religious,  and  holy  hope  ;  in 
favor  with  Thee  our  God,  and  in  perfect 
charity  with  the  world.  All  which  we  ask 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God, 
that  the  words  whicli  we  have  heard  this 
day  with  our  outward  ears,  may,  throui^h  Thy 
grace,  be  so  grafted  inwardly  in  our  hearts, 
that  they  may  bring  forth  in  us  the  fruit  of 
good  living,  to  the  honor  and  praise  of  Thy 
name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

OGOD,  Holy  Ghost,  Sanctifier  of  the 
Faithful,  visit,  we  pray  Thee,  this  Con- 
gregation with  Tliy  love  and  fiivor  ;  enlighten 
their  minds  more  and  more  with  the  light  of 
the  everlasting  Gospel;  craft  in  their  hearts 
a  love  of  the  truth  ;  increase  in  them  trfte 
religion;  nourish  them  with  all  goodness; 
and  of  Thy  great  mercy  keep   them  in  the 


OCCASIONAL  PRAYERS.  41 

same,  0  blessed  Spirit,  whom,  with  the  Fa- 
ther and  the^on,  toizether,  we  worship  and 
glorify  as  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 


In  Time  of  Wiir  and  Tumults. 

OALltlGHTY  God,  the  supreme  Govern- 
or of  all  thini<s,  whose  power  no  creature 
is  able  to  resist,  to  whom  it  beloncjeth  justly 
to  punish  sinners,  and  to  be  merciful  to  those 
who  truly  repent ;  Save  and  deliver  us,  we 
humbly  beseech  thee,  from  the  hands  of  our 
enemies;  that  we,  being  armed  with  thy  de- 
fence, may  be  preserved  evermore  from  all 
perils,  to  glorify  thee,  who  art  the  only  giver 
of  all  victory;  through  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Prayer  to  he  said  he  fore  a  Fiyht 
against  any  Enemy. 

OMOST  powerful  and  glorious  Lord  God, 
the  Lord  of  hosts,  that  rulest  and  com- 
mandest  all  things  ;  Thou  siltest  in  the  throne 
judging  right,  and  therefore  we  make  our  ad- 
dress to  thy  Divine  Majesty  in  this  our  neces- 
sity, that  thou  wouldest  take  the  cause  into 
thine  own  hand,  and  judge  between  us  and 
our  enemies.  Stir  up  thy  strength,  0  Lord, 
and  come  and  help  us ;  for  thou  givest  not 
alway  the  battle  to  the  strong,  but  canst  save 
by  many  or  by  few.     0  let  not  our  sins  cry 


42  OCCASIONAL    PRAYERS. 

against  us  for  vensjeance ;  but  hear  us  tliy 
poor  servants  begging  mercy,  and  imploring 
thy  help,  and  that  thou  wouldesl  be  a  defence 
unto  us  against  the  face  of  the  enemy.  Make 
it  appear  that  thou  art  our  Saviour  and  mighty 
Deliverer,  through  Jesus  Christ  ofi'  Lord. 
Amen. 

Thanksgiving  for  Victory. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Sovereign  Com- 
mander of  all  the  world,  in  whose  hand  is 
power  and  might,  which  none  is  able  to  with- 
stand ;  We  bless  and  magnify  tliy  great  and 
glorious  Name  for  this  happy  Victory,  the 
whole  elory  whereof  we  do  ascribe  to  thee, 
who  art  the  only  giver  of  Victory.  And,  we 
beseech  thee,  give  us' grace  to  improve  this 
great  mercy  to  Ihy  glory,  the  advancement  of 
thy  Gospel,  the  honor  of  our  country,  and,  as 
much  as  in  us  lieth,  to  the  good  of  all  man- 
kind. And,  we  beseech  thee,  iiive  us  sucli  a 
sense  of  this  great  mercy,  as  may  enga^re  us 
to  a  true  thankfulness,  such  as  may  appear  in 
our  lives  by  an  humble,  holy,  and  obedient 
walkin*,'  before  thee  all  our  days  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  to  whom,  with  thee 
and  the  Holy  Spirit,  as  for  all  thy  mercies,  so 
in  pa-ticular  for  this  Victory  and  Deliverance, 
be  all  glory  and  honour,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


OCCASIONAL   PRAYERS.  43 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  fountain  of  all  wis- 
dom, who  knowest  our  necessities  before 
we  ask,  and  our  ignorance  in  asking;  We 
beseech  thee  to  have  compassion  upon  our 
infirmities;  and  those  things,  which  for  our 
unwoithiness  we  dare  not,  and  for  our  blind- 
ness we  cannot  ask,  vouchsafe  to  give  us,  for 
the  worthiness  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord,     Amen. 

A  Prayer  fnr  tlie  Army  and  Navy. 

O  ETERNAL  God,  our  Heavenly  Father, 
who  hast  taught  us  to  make  prayers  and 
supplications,  and  to  give  thanks  fur  all  men; 
We  bless  thee  for  those  our  fellow-citizens 
whom  thou  hast  raised  up  to  defend  us  against 
the  assaults  of  our  enemies  by  land  and  by 
s^.  We  commend  them  and  all  things  be- 
longing to  them  to  thy  Almighty  protection. 
Guard  them,  we  beseech  thee,  from  the  dan- 
gers to  which  they  are  continually  exposed. 
May  their  lives  and  their  health  be  precious 
in  thy  sight,  and  may  thy  mercy  compass 
them  on  every  side. 

In  the  day  of  battle,  do  thou,  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  thcx  giver  of  all  victory,  direct  and 
shislter  them;  and  endue  them  with  such 
valor  and  skill,  and  crown  them  with  such 
success,  as  may  ensure  to  us  all  the  advan- 
tages of  an  honorable  peace. 


14  OCCASIONAL   TRAYERS. 

May  they  ever  cherish  a  grateful  sense  of 
thy  mercies  ;  and  in  thine  own  good  time  may 
they  be  restored  to  their  homes,  to  enjoy  the 
blessings  which,  under  thy  favour,  their  ef- 
forts shall  have  secured. 

Grant  this,  we  beseech  thee,  0  merciful 
Father,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Mediator 
and  Redeemer.     Amen. 

A  Mor7iin(j  Prayer. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  in  whom 
I  live  and  move  and  have  my  being,  I 
render  thee  my  humble  praises  for  thy  pre- 
servation of  me  from  the  beginning:  of  my 
life  to  the  present  day,  and  especially  for 
having  brought  me  in  safety  through  the  past 
night.  And  since  it  is  of  thy  mercy,  O  gra- 
cious' Father,  that  another  day  is  added  to 
my  life,  I  here  dedicate  both  my  soul  and 
body  to  thee  and  thy  service,  in  a  sober, 
righteous,  and  godly  life :  in  which  resolu- 
tion, do  thou,  O  merciful  God,  confirm  and 
strengthen  me,  that^  as  I  grow  in  age,  I  may 
grow  in  grace,  and  in  the  knowledge  of  our 
Lord  and  ^'-'aviour  Jesus  Christ.  ^ 

But,  0  God,  who  knowest  the  weakness 
and  corruption  of  our  nature,  and  the  mani- 
fold temptations  which  we  daily  nueet :  I 
humbly  beseech  thee  to  have  compassion  on 
my  infirmities,  and  to  j;ive  me  the  constant 
assistance  of  thy  Holy  Spirit ;  that  I  may  be 
effectually  restrained  from  sin  and  excited  to 


'  OCCASIONAL   PRAYERS.  45 

my  duty.  Imprint  upon  my  heart  sucli  a 
dread  of  thy  judirments,  and  such  a  grateful 
sense  of  thy  goodness  to  me,  as  may  make  me 
both  afraid  and  ashamed  to  ofiend  thee.  And 
above  all,  keep  in  my  mind  a  lively  remem- 
brance of  that  great  day,  in  which  I  must 
give  a  strict  account  of  my  thoughts,  words, 
and  actions;  and  according  to  the  works 
done  in  the  body,  be  eternally  rewarded  or 
punished,  by  him  whom  thou  hast  appointed 
the  Judge  of  quick  and  xkad,  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 

In  particular,  I  implore  thy  grace  and  pro- 
}  lection  during  the  ensuing  day.  Cleanse  the 
thoughts  of  my  liearl  by  tliy  Holy  Spirit,  that 
I  may  perfectly  love  thee  and  direct  me  in  all 
my  doings  wiih  thy  most  gracious  favor,  and 
further  me  with  thy  continual  help;  that  in 
all  my  works  begun,  continued  and  ended  in 
thee,  I  may  glorify  thy  holy  name,  and  final- 
ly, by  thy  mefcy,  obtain  everlasting  life, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Be  pleased,  O  Lord,  to  take  under  thy  fa- 
therly care  and  protection  my  relations  and 
friends.  Make  them  all  partakers  of  thy 
grace  here,  and  of  everlasting  glory  hereaf- 
ter. Be  favorable  to  our  country.  Let  thy 
mercy  embrace  it  on  every  side,  and  let  thy 
favor  be'its  glory.  Give  wisdom  from  above 
to  all  in  authority  over  us,  and  make  us  a 
people  fearing  Ihee  and  working  righteous- 


46  OCCASIONAL   PRAYERS. 

ness.  These  things,  and  whatever  else  thou 
shall  see  necessarj'  and  convenient  for  us,  I 
humbly  be  ,  through  the  merits  and  media- 
tion of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and 
Saviour.     Amen. 

An  Evening  Prai/er. 

MOST  merciful  God,  who  art  of  purer 
eyes  than  to  behold  iniquity,  and  hast 
promised  forgiveness  to  all  those  who  confess 
and  forsake  their  sins,  I  come  before  thee  in 
an  humble  sense  of  my  own  unworthiness, 
acknowledging  my  manifold  transgressions. 
Make  me  deeply  sensible  of  the  ureal  evil  of 
them,  and  work  in  me  an  hearty  contrition, 
that  I  may  obtain  forgiveness  at  thy  hands  for 
the  sake  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  our  only 
Saviour  and  Redeemer. 

And  lest  I  be  drawn  again  into  sin,  vouch- 
safe me,  I  beseecli  thee,  the  direction  and  as- 
sistance of  the  Holy  Spirit.  '  Reform  what- 
ever is  amiss  in  the  temper  and  disposition  of 
my  soul,  tliat  no  unclean  thoushts,  unlawful 
designs,  or  inordinate  desires,  may  rest  there; 
that  so  I  may  be  preserved  pure  and  blame- 
less, unto  the  coming  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ. 

And  accept,  O  Lord,  my  intercessions  for 
all  mankind.  Send  down  ihy  blessings,  tem- 
poral and  spiritual,  upon  all  my  relations, 
friends  and  neighbors.  Be  merciful  to  all 
who  are  in  any  trouble,  and  do  thou,  the  God 


OCCASIONAL  PRAYERS.  47 

of  pity,  administer  to  them  according  to  their 
several  necessities,  for  his  sake  who  went 
about  doing  good,  thy  Son,  our  Saviour,  Je- 
sus Christ. 

To  my  prayers,  0  Lord,  I  join  my  unfeigned 
thanks  for  all  thy  mercies.  Above  all,  I 
adore  thee,  for  sending  thy  only  Son  into  the 
world,  to  redeem  me  from  sin  and  eternal 
death,  and  for  giving  me  the  knowledge  and 
sense  of  my  duty  towards  thee.  I  bless  thee 
for  thy  patience  with  me,  notwithstanding  my 
many  and  great  provocations ;  for  all  the  di- 
rections, assistances  and  comforts  of  thy 
Holy  Spirit ;  and  for  thy  continual  care  and 
v/atchful  providence  over  me  through  the 
whole  course  of  my  life.  I  beseech  thee  to 
continue  thy  gracious  protection  to  me  this 
ni^ht.  Defend  me  from  all  dangers  and  mis- 
chiefs, and  fit  me  for  the  duties  of  the  follow- 
ing day.  Make  me  ever  mindful  of  the  time 
when  I  shall  lie  down  in  the  dust,  and  grant 
me  grace  always  to  live  in  such  a  state  that  I 
may  never  be  afraid  to  die,  so  that  living  and 
dying,  I  n;ay  bo  thjne,  through  the  merits  and 
I  satisfaction  of  thy  Son  Christ  Jesus,  in  Avliose 
name  I  offer  up  these  my  imperfect  prayers. 
Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  a  Sick  Person. 

FATHER  of  mercies   and   God   of  all 
comfort,  our  only  help  in  time  of  need, 


0 


48  OCCASIONAL  PRAYERS. 

I  flee  to  thee  for  succour.  Look  down  in 
pity  and  compassion  on  thj-  afflicted  servant. 
May  thy  fatherly  correction  have  its  due 
influence  upon  me,  by  leading  me  to  con- 
sider how  frnil  and  uncertain  my  life  is, 
that  I  may  apply  my  heart  unto  that  hea- 
venly wisdom  which  will  bring  me  to  ever- 
lasting life.  Give  me  unfeigned  repent- 
ance for  all  my  sins.  Make  me  know  and 
feel  that  there  is  none  other  name  given  to 
man  in  whom,  and  through  whom,  I  may  re- 
ceive health  and  salvation,  but  only  the  name 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  throuii;h  stead- 
fast faith  in  him  my  sins  may  be  done  away  ^ 
by  thy  mercy,  and  my  pardon  sealed  in  hea- 
ven. Comfort  me  with  a  sense  of  thy  good- 
ness ;  preserve  me  from  the  temptations  of 
the  enemy  ;  give  me  patience  under  my  afflic-  | 
tion  ;  and  in  thy  good  time  restore  me  to 
health,  and  enable  me  to  lead  the  residue  of 
my  life  in  thy  fear  and  glory.  Or  else  give 
me  grace  so  to  take  "thy  visitation,  that,  after 
this  painful  life  is  ended,  I  may  dwell  with 
thee  in  life  everlasting,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

Thanlcsijivlng  for  Recovery  from  Sich'  i 

OGOD,  who  aft  the    giver   of  life,   of 
health,  and  of  safety,  who  bringest  down 
to  the  grave  and  bringest  up  again,  I  bless 


ORDER  OP  CONFIRMATION.  49 

thy  wonderful  goodness  that  thou  hast  been 
pleased  to  send  me  seasonable  relief,  and  de- 
liver me  from  my  bodily  affliction.  Gracious 
art  thou,  O  Lord,  and  full  of  compassion  to 
the  children  of  men.  May  my  heart  be  duly 
impressed  with  a  sense  of  thy  merciful  good- 
ness, and  may  I  devote  the  residue  of  my 
days  to  an  humble,  holy,  and  obedient  walk- 
ing before  thee;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 


THE  ORDER  OF 

CONFIRMATION, 

OR   LATINO   ON   OF   HANDS    UPON    THOSE   WHO 

ARE  BAPTIZED,  AND  COME    TO  YEARS 

OF   DISCRETION. 

T  Upon  the  day  appointed,  all  thai  are  to  be 
then  confirmed,  bein^ placed  and  standing 
in  order  before  the  Bishop;  he,  or  some 
other  Minister  appointed  by  him,  shall  read 
this  Preface  following : 

TO  the  end  that  Confirmation  may  be  min- 
istered to  the  more  edifying  of  such  as 
shall  receive  it,  the  Church  hath  thought 
good  to  order,  That  none  shall  be  confirmed, 
but  such  as  can  say  the  Creed,  the  Lord's 
Prayer  and  the  Ten  Commandments  ;  and  can 
also  answer  to  such  other  Questions,  as  in 
4 


50  ORDER  OF  CONFIRMATION. 

the  short  Catechism  are  contained ;  which 
order  is  very  convenient  to  be  observed  ;  to 
the  end,  that  children,  being  now  come  to  tKe 
years  of  discretion,  and  having  learned  what 
their  Godfathers  and  Godmothers  promised 
for  them  in  Baptism,  may  themselves,  with 
their  own  mouth  and  consent,  openly  before 
the  Church,  ratify  and  confirm  the  same  ;  and 
also  promise,  that,  by  the  grace  of  God,  they 
will  evermore  endeavour  themselves  faithfully 
to  observe  such  things,  as  they,  by  their  owa 
confession,  have  assented  unto. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say, 

DO  ye  here,  in  the  presence  of  God,  and 
of  this  congregation,  renew  the  solemn 
promise  and  vow  that  ye  made,  or  that  was 
made  in  your  name,  at  your  Baptism;  ratify- 
ing and  confirming  the  same;  and  acknow- 
ledging yourselves  bound  to  believe  and  to  do 
all  those  things  whi^^i  ye  then  undertook,  or 
your  Sponsors  then  undertook  for  you  ? 
IT  Jlnd  every  one  shall  audibly  answer, 
I  do. 
Bishop. 

OUR  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord; 
Ansiver.  Who  hath  made  heaven  and 
earth. 

Bishop.  Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord;^ 
Answer.  Henceforth,  world  without  end. 
Bishop.  Lord,  hear  our  prayer. 


ORDER  OF  CONFIRMATION.  51 

Answer.  And  let  our  cry  come  unto  thee. 
Bishop.  Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who 
hast  vouchsafed  to  regenerate  these  thy 
servants  by  Water  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  and 
hast  given  unto  them  forgiveness  of  all  their 
sins;  Strengthen  them,  we  beseech  thee,  0 
Lord,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter, 
and  daily  increase  in  them  thy  manifold  gifts 
of  grace  ;  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  under- 
standing, the  spirit  of  counsel  and  ghostly 
strength,  the  spirit  of  knowledge  and  true 
godliness^  and  fill  them,  0  Lord,  with  the 
spirit  of  thy  holy  fear,  now  and  for  ever. 
Amen. 

IT  Then  all  of  them  in  order  kneeling  before 
the  Bishojj,  he  shall  lay  his  hands  upon  the 
head  of  every  one  severally,  saying, 

DEFEND,  O  Lord,  tfiis  thy  Child  [or,  this 
thy  Servant}  with  thy  heavenly  grace ; 
that  he  may  continue  thine  for  ever;  and 
daily  increase  in  thy  Holy  Spirit  more  and 
more,  until  he  come  unto  thy  everlasting 
kingdom.     Amen. 

Then  shall  the  Bishop  say, 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Answer.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


52  ORDER  OF  CONFIRMATION. 

IT  And  all  kneeling  down,  the  Bishop  shall  add, 
Let  us  pray. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed 
be  thy  Name.  Thy  kin2;dom  come.  Thy 
will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  for- 
give us  our  trespasses.  As  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
Amen. 

IT  And  these  Collects : 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  who 
makest  us  both  to  will  and  to  do  those 
things  which  are  good,  and  acceptable  unto 
thy  Divine  Majesty;  We  make  our  humble 
supplications  unto  thee  for  these  thy  servants, 
upon  whom,  after  the  example  of  thy  holy 
Apostles,  we  have  now  laid  our  hands,  to 
certify  them,  by  this  sign,  of  thy  favour  and 
gracious  goodness  towards  them.  Let  thy 
fatherly  hand,  we  beseech  thee,  ever  be  over 
them  ;  let  lliy  Holy  Spirit  ever  be  with  them; 
and  so  lead  them  in  the  knowledge  and  obe- 
dience of  thy  Word,  that  in  the  end  they  may 
obtain  everlasting  life;  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Cluist,  who  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost  livcth  and  reigneth,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


ORDER  OF  CONFIRMATION.  53 

O  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting  God, 
vouclisafe,  we  beseech  thee,  to  direct, 
sanctify,  and  govern,  both  our  hearts  and 
bodies,  in  the  ways  of  thy  laws,  and  in  the 
works  of  thy  commandments;  that,  through 
thy  most  mighty  protection  both  here  and 
ever,  we  may  be  preserved  in  body  and  soul; 
through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 

IT  Then  the  Bishop  shall  bless  ihem,  saying  thus, 

THE  T31essing  of  God  Almighty,  the"  Fa- 
ther, the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
upon  you,  and  remain  with  you  for  ever. 
Jim  en, 

T  Jnd  there  shall  none  be  admitted  to  the  Holy 
Communion,  until  such  time  as  he  be  con- 
firmed, or  be  ready  and  desirous  to  be  con- 
firmed. 


PSALMS 


1  CM.  (lofP.  B.) 

HOW  blest  is  he,  who  ne'er  consents 
By  ill  advice  to  walk, 
Nor  stands  in  sinners'  ways,  nor  sits 
Where  men  profanely  talk  ; 

2  But  makes  the  perfect  law  of  God 

His  business  and  delight; 
Devoutly  reads  therein  by  day, 
And  meditates  by  night. 

3  Like  some  fair  tree,  which,  fed  by  streams, 

With  timely  fruit  does  bend, 
He  still  shall  flourish,  and  success 
All  his  designs  attend. 

4  Ungodly  men,  and  their  attempts. 

No  lasting  root  shall  find  ; 

Untimely  blasted,  and  dispersed 

Like  chafi"  before  the  wind. 

5  Their  guilt  shall  strike  the  wicked  dumb 

Befcre  their  Judge's  face: 
No  formal  hypocrite  shall  then 
Among  the  saints  have  place. 

6  For  God  approves  the  just  man's  ways  ; 

To  happiness  they  tend; 
But  sinners,  and  the  paths  they  tread, 
Shall  both  in  ruin  end. 


PSALMS.  55 

2  CM.  (18  of  P.  B.) 

THE  LoKD  himself,  the  mighty  Lord, 
Vouchsafes  to  be  my  guide ; 
The  shepherd,  by  whose  constant  care 
My  wants  are  all  supplied. 

2  In  tender  grass  he  makes  me  feed, 

And  gently  there  repose  ; 
Then  leads  me  to  cool  shades,  and  where 
Refreshing  water  flows. 

3  He  does  my  wand'rinjr  soul  reclaim, 

And,  to  his  endless  praise, 
Instruct  with  humble  zeal  to  walk 
In  his  most  righteous  ways. 

4  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 

From  fear  and  danger  free;  . 
For  there  his  aiding  rod  and  staff 
Defend  and  comfort  me. 

5  Since  God  doth  thus  his  wondrous  love 

Through  all  my  life  extend, 
That  life  to  him  I  will  devote, 
And  in  his  temple  spend. 

'3  L.  M.  (79ofPB.) 

WITH  one  consent  let  all  the  earth 
To  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise; 
Glad  homage  pay  with  awful  mirth. 
And  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise : 


56  PSALMS. 

2  Convinced  that  he  is  God  alone, 

From  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed ; 
We  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own, 
The  flock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

3  0  enter  then  his  temple  gate, 

Thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press ; 
■(  And  still  your  g;rateful  hymns  repeat. 
And  still  his  Name  with  praises  bless. 

4  For  he's  the  Lord,  supremely  good, 

.  His  mercy  is  forever  sure ;        ^ 
His  truth,  which  always  tirmly  stood, 
To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 

4  •  S.  M.  (82ofP.  B.) 

O  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
His  grace  to  thee  proclaim  ; 
And  all  that  is  within  me,  join 
To  bless  his  holy  Name. 

2  0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
His  mercies  bear  in  mind; 

Forget  not  all  his  benefits, 
Who  is  to  thee  so  kind. 

3  He  pardons  all  thy  sins. 
Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath  ; 

He  healeth  thine  infirmities, 
And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

4  He  feeds  thee  with  his  love. 
Upholds  thee  with  his  truth; 


HYMNS.  5T 

And,  like  the  eagle's,  he  renews 
The  vigour  of  thy  youth. 

5  Then  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
His  grace,  his  love  proclaim  ; 

Let  all  that  is  within  me  join 
To  bless  his  holy  Name. 


HYMNS. 

5  CM.  (lofP.  B.) 

GREAT  God!    with  wonder  and  with 
praise 
On  all  thy  works  I  look  ; 
But  still  thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  book. 

2  The  stars,  that  in  their  courses  roll, 

Have  much  instruction  given; 
But  thy  good  word  informs  my  soul 
How  I  may  soar  to  heaven. 

3  The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  show 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord; 
But  fruits  of  life  and  glory  grow 
In  thy  most  holy  word. 

^  4  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid; 
Here  my  best  comfort  lies  ; 
Here  my  desires  are  satisfied, 
And  here  my  hopes  arise. 


58  HYMNS. 

5  Lord,  make  me  uuderstaucl  thy  law, 

Show  "what  my  faults  have  been  ; 
And  from  thy  Gospel  let  me  draw 
Pardon  for  all  my  sin. 

6  Here  would  I  learn  how  Christ  has  died 

To  save  my  soul  from  hell ; 
Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside, 
Such  heavenly  wonders  tell. 

7  Then  let  me  love  my  Bible  more, 

And  take  a  fresh  delight, 
By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er, 
And  meditate  by  night. 

6  S.  M.  (13ofP.  B.) 

Job  ix.  2-0. 

AH,  how  shall  fallen  man 
Be  just  before  his  God  ! 
If  he  contend  in  right eou?ness^^ 
We  sink  beneath  his  rod. 

2  If  he  our  ways  should  mark, 

With  strict  inquiring  eyes, 
Could  we  for  one  of  thousand  faults, 
A  just  excuse  devise? 

3  All-seeing,  powerful  God! 

Who  can  with  thee  contend  ? 
Or  who  that  tries  th'  unequal  strife, 
Shall  prosper  in  the  end  ? 

4  The  mountains,  in  thy  wrath, 

Their  ancient  seats  forsake : 


HYMNS.  Oy 

The  trembling  earth  deserts  her  place, 

ller  rooted  pillars  shake  : 
Ah,  how  shall  guilty  man 

Coutend  with  such  a  God  ? 
None,  none  can  meet  hi'.^i,  and  escape, 

But  through  the  Saviour's  blood. 

CM.  (16  of  P.  B.) 

SALVATION  !  0  the  joyful  sound. 
Glad  tidings  to  our  ears  ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 

A  cordial  for  our  fears. 
Salvation!  buried  once  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay ; 
But  now  we  ris6  by  grace  divine, 

And  see  a  heav'nly  day. 
Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around; 
"While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 
Salvation  !  0  thou  bleeding  Lamb, 

To  thee  the  praise  belongs  : 
Our  hearts  shall  kindle  at  thy  name, 

Thy  name  inspire  our  songs. 

Chorus  for  the  end  of  each  verse. 
Glory,  honour,  praise  and  power 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  forever! 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer! 

Hallelujah,  praise  the  Lord! 


60  HYMNS. 

8  S.  M,  (32ofP.  B.) 

WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
That  saw  the  Lord  arise  : 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2  The  king  himself  comes  near 

To  feast  his  saints  to  day  ; 
Here  may  we  sit,  and  see  liim  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 

Where  Jesus  is  within, 
Is  better  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
Till  it  is  called  to  soar  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

9  CM.  (43  of  P.  B.) 

Luke  ill.  8-15. 

WHILE  shepherds  watched  their  flocks 
by  night, 
All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down. 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 
Had  seized  their  troubled  mind ; 


HYMNS.  61 

**Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you,  and  all  mankind. 

3  "To  j'ou,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

Is  born,  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord, 
Anl  this  shall  be  the  sign : 

4  "  The  heav'nly  babe  you  there  shall  find, 

To  human  view  display'd, 
All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appear'd  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
Address'd  their  joyful  song: 

G  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
And  to  the  earth  be  peace ; 
Good- will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  meH;. 
Begin  and  never  cease." 

10  L;  M.  (57  of  P.  B.) 

MY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee : 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  1  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heav'nly  birth? 
"Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  all  my  purest  joys  forego  ? 


62  HYMNS. 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense  ; 
Thy  grace,  0  Lord,  can  draw  me  thence ; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

11  C.  M.  (58^of  P.  B.)   j 

ALAS,  y^hat  hourly  dangers  rise  ! 
What  snares  beset  mj'  way  ! 
To  heaven,  0  let  me  lift  mine  eyes,' 
And  hourly  watch  and  pvay. 

2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 
And  melt  in  flowing  tears  ! 
My  weak  resistance,  ah,  how  vain! 
How  strong  my  foes  and  fears ! 

'3  0  gracious  Gop,  in  whom  I  live, 
My  feeble  efforts  aid ; 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

'4  Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope, 
When  foes  and  fears  prevail ; 
And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 
Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

.5  Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  heart, 
Or  lure  my  feet  aside, 
My  God,  thy  powerful  aid  impart, 
My  guardian  and  my  guide. 

6  0  keep  me  in  thy  heav'nly  way, 
And  bid  the  tempter  flee  ; 


HYMNS.  63 

And  let  rae  never,  never  stray 
From  happiness  and  thee. 

2  CM.  (59  of  P.  B.) 

HOW  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart 
Has  wander'd  from  the  Lord  ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word  ! 

2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls,  "Return;" 

Dear  Loed,  and  may  I  come? 
My  vile  ingratitude,  I  mourn  ; 
0  take  the  wand'rer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 
And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love? 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  power, 

How  glorious,  how  divine ! 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

5  Thy  pard'ning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Saviour,  I  adore  : 
0  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

3  L.  M.  ( 62  of  P.  B.) 

WHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross, 
On  wliich  the  prince  of  glory  died. 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss,. 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 


64  HYMNS. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 
Save  in  the  cross  of  Christ  my  God: 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  thy  blood. 

Z  See,  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet. 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down: 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet? 
Or  thorns  compose  a  Saviour's  crown  ? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  tribute  far  too  small ; 
Love  80  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  life,  my  soul,  my  all. 

14  in.  1.  (69  of  P.  B.) 

CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day, 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say : 
Baise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high. 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth  reply  ! 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done. 
Fought  the  fight,  the  vict'ry  won: 
Jbsus'  agony  is  o'er, 
Darkness  veils  the  earth  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell  ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  him  rise, 
Christ  hath  open'd  paradise. 


HYMNS.  65 

4  Soar  we  now  where  Cht^ist  hath  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head; 
Made  like  him,  like  him  wo  rise  ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 

15  CM.  (75  of  P.  B.) 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  Heav'nly  Dove, 
With  all  thy  quick'ning  powers, 
Kindle  a  flauie  of  sacred  Igve 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  See  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  t^se  earthly  toys: 

Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 

To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  lifeless  song3. 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise : 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heav'nly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quick'ning  powers; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

16  S.  M.  (88  of  P.  B.) 

Ephesians  Ti.lO-ir;. 

SOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise. 
And  put  your  armour  on. 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Through  his  eternal  Sou. 
5 


66  HYMNS. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
And  in  his  mighty  power, 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jksus  trusts, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

8  Stand  then  in  his  great  might, 
With  all  his  strength  endued; 
And  take  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God. 

4  That,  having  all  things  done, 
And  all  your  conflicts  past. 
Ye  may  behold  your  vict'ry  -won, 
And  stand  complete  at  llist. 

17  L.  M.  (89ofP.  B.) 

O  HAPPY  day  !  that  stays  my  choice 
Oq  thee  my  Saviour  and  my  God! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  thy  goodness  all  abroad. 

2  0  happy  bond  !  that  seals  my  vows. 
To  him  who  merits  all  my  love ; 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  his  house, 
While  to  his  sacred  throne  I  move. 

•3  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done; 
Deign,  gracious  Lord,  to  make  me  thine; 
Help  me,  through  grace,  to  follow  on, 
Glad  to  confess  thy  voice  divine. 

4  Here  rest,  my  oft-divided  heart, 

Fix'd  on  thy  God,  thy  Saviour,  rest; 


HYMNS.  67 

"Who  with  the  world  would  grieve  to  part. 
When  call'd  on  angel's  food  to  feast? 

5  High  heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 
That  vow  renew'd  shall  dailj  hear, 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 
And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

18  CM.  (95  of  P.  B.) 

AND  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God, 
Who  oncp  at  distance  stood  ? 
And,  to  effect  this  glorious  change, 
Did  Jesus  shed  his  blood? 

2  0  for  a  song  of  ardent  praise, 
To  bear  our  souls  above  ! 
"What  should  allay  our  lively  hope, 
Or  damp  our  flaming  love  ? 

8  Then  let  us  join  the  heav'nly  choirs, 
To  praise  our  heav'nly  King: 
0  may  that  love  which  spread  this  board. 
Inspire  us  while  we  sing: 

4  "Glory  to  God  in  highest  strains, 
And  to  the  earth  be  peace; 
Good  will  from  heaven  to  men  is  come, 
And  let  it  never  cease." 


19  III.  1.         (128  of  P.  B 

[INNERS,  turn,  why  will  ye  die.? 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why: 


S' 


68  HYMNS. 

God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live: 
He  the  fatal  cauj=e  deninnds, 
Asks  the  works  of  his  own  hands: 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  his  love,  and  die? 

2  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  why: 
He,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  himself  that  ye  might  live. 
Will  you  let  him  die  in  vain? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 

Why,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  why 
W'ill  ye  slight  his  grac-e,  and  die? 

3  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
G()i>,  the  Spirit,  a:-ks  you  why: 
He  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove, 
Woo'd  you  to  embrace  his  love. 
Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live? 

0,  ye  dying  sinners,  why, 
.  Why  will  ye  for  ever  die? 

20  III.  1.         (129  of  P.  B.) 

HASTEN,  sinner,  to  be  wise; 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
Wisdom,  if  you  still  despise, 
Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 


HYMNS.  0\f 

2  Hasten,  m^rcy  to  implore; 

Stay  not  for  the  morro-w's  sun; 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er, 
Ere  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  sinner,  to  return; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  ; 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn, 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest ; 

Sta}'^  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
Lest  perdition  thee  arrest. 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 

21  S.  M.  (ISlofP.  B.) 

Kcv.  xxii.  17-20. 

THE  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 
is  whisp'ring,  sinner,  come! 
The   Bride,   the   Church   of  Christ   pro- 
claims 
To  all  his  children,  cornel 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him,  come! 
Let  hiuvthat  thirsts  for  righteousn^g. 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come ! 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

0  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life  : 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 


70  HYMNS. 

4  Lo,  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Decbires,  I  quickly  come. 
Lord,  even  so  ;  I  wait  thy  hour ; 
Jesus,  ray  Saviour,  come  ! 

22  C.  M.         (133  of  P.  B.) 

APPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat, 
Whore  Jesus  answers  prayer; 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh: 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  0  Lord,  am  1. 

3  Bow'd  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin. 

By  Satan  sorely  press'd. 
By  war  without,  and  fear  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place ; 

That,  shelter'd  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  tierce  accuser  face. 
And  tell  hiui,  "Thou  hast  died." 

6  Oh  !  wondrous  love  !  to  bleed  and  die, 
To  bear  the  cross  atid  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name. 


HYMNS.  71 

23  CM.        (134  of  P.  B.) 

PRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
Utter'd  or  unexpress'd; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire, 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear, 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try; 
Prayer,  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air. 
The  "watch- word  at  the  gate  of  death; 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

5  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice. 

Returning  from  his  ways; 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice. 
And  cry,  "Behold,  he  prays!" 

6  In  prayer,  on  earth,  the  saints  are  one, 

They're  one  in  word  and  mind, 
"When  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 
Sweet  fellowship  they  find. 

7  0  thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 

The  life,  the  truth,  the  way, 


72  HYMNS. 

The  path  of  prajer  thyself  hast  trod: 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

24  L.  M.        ( 137  of  P.  B.) 

OTHaT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone, 
0  that  I  could  at  last  submit, 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down, 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find  ; 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free; 
I  cannot  rest  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  Fain  would  1  learn  of  thee,  my  God; 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove, 
The  cross  all  stain'd  with  hallow'd  blood, 
^  The  labour  of  thy  dying  love. 

5  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  power, 

My  heart  from  every  sin  release: 
Bring  ne;'r,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace, 

25  III.  1.         (143  of  P.  B.) 

Clirist  our  Refuge. 

JESUS,  Savio-ur  of  my  soul. 
Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 


HYMNS.  78 

"While  the  waves  of  trouble  roll. 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high  ; 
Hide  rae,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide; 

0  receive  my  soul  at  last. 
2  0th or  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee; 
Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me: 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stay'd. 

All  my  hope  from  thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

26  IV.  4.         (144  of  P.  B.) 

HOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the 
Lord, 
Is  laid    for   your   faith    in    his    excellent 

word ! 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath 

said, 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled  : 
2       Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  0  be  not  di8- 
may'd, 
I,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee 

aid  ; 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause 

thee  to  stand. 
Upheld  by  ray  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 


?4  HYMNS. 

8       When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call 
thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  wo  shall  not  thee  overflow  ; 
For  I  will  be  with  thee  thy  troubles  to 

bless. 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

4  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway 

shall  lie, 

My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  sup- 
ply; 

The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee,  I  only  de- 
sign 

Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  re- 
fine. 

5  The  soul  that  to  Jesus  hath  fled  for  re- 

pose, 
t  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  his  foes: 
That  soul,  though  all  hell  shall  endeavour 

to  shake, 
JE'll  never — no,  never — no,  never  forsake. 

^7  in.  1.        (146  of  p.  B.) 

CHILDREN  of  the  heav'nly  King, 
As  we  journey  let  us  sinu; 
Sing  the  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  We  are  trav'ling  home  to  God 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod ; 


HYMNS.  75 

Tbey  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Banish'tl  once,  by  sin  betrayed, 
Christ  our  advocate  was  made; 
Pardou'd  now,  no  more  we  roam, 
Christ  conducts  us  to  our  home. 

4  Lord,  obediently  we'll  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

18  CM.         (147  of  P.  E.) 

WHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  fiery  darts  be  hurl'd, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

Let  storms  of  sorrow  fall; 
So  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My.GoD,  my  heaven,  my  all: 

4  There,  anchor'd  safe,  my  weary  soul 

Shall  find  eternal  rest; 
Nor  storms  shall  beat,  nor  billows  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 


76  HYMNS. 

S^  C.  M.        (174  of  P.  B.) 

Renouncing  the  World. 

LET  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue, 
It  has  no  charms  for  me; 
Once  I  admired  its  follies  too, 
.  But  grace  has  set  me  free. 

2  Those  follies  now  no  longer  please, 

No  more  delight  afi'ord  ; 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these, 
Now  I  have  known  the  Lord. 

3  As  by  the  liglit  of  op'ning  day 

The  stars  are  all  conceal'd, 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away 
When  Jesus  is  reveal'd. 

4  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice, 

I  bid  them  all  depart; 
His  name,  and  love,  and  gracious  voice 
Shall  fix  my  roving  heart. 

5  Now,  Loud,  I  would  be  thine  alone, 

And  wholly  live  to  thee; 
Yet  worthless  still  myself  I  own, 
Thy  worth  is  all  my  plea. 

3d  L.  M.  (175  of  PB.) 

Not  ashamed  of  Christ. 

JESUS!  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee: 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise. 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days? 


HYMNS.  77 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  sooner  far 

Let'  night  disown  each  radiant  star  ; 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  he, 
Bright  Morning  Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  0,  as  soon 
Let  morning  blush  to  own  the  sun  ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divino 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  that  dear  friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend: 
No;   when  I  blush,  be  this  my  sharae, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

5  Aj-hamed  of  Jesus!  empty  pride; 
I'll  boast  a  Saviour  crucified  ; 
And,  0,  may  this  my  portion  be, 
My  Saviour  not  ashamed  of  me. 

31  IIT.  3.         (177  of  P.  B.) 

Prayer  for  Qiddance. 

GUIDE  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty; 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountains 
Whence  the  living  waters  flow; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar, 

Lead  me  all  my  j-^^iirney  through. 


Irs  HYMNS. 

S  Feed  me  with  the  heav'niy  manna    . 
In  this  barren  wilderness; 
Be  my  sword,  and  sliield,  and  banner; 
Be  the  Lobb  my  righteousness. 

4  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  tears  subside; 
Death  of  death,  and  liell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side. 


33  S.  M.         ( 179  of  P.  B. 

Duties. 
CHARGE  to  Iieep  I  have, 
A  God  to  glorify; 
-A  never  dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky: 


A 


2  From  youth  to  hoary  age, 

My  calling  to  fultill : 
0  may  it  nil  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

8  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 
As  in  thy  sight  to  live, 
And,  oil !   thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare, 
A  strict  account  to  give: 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  on  thyself  rely; 
Assured  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  for  ever  die. 


HYMNS.  79 

3S  CM.        ( 180  of  P.  B.) 

Forgetting  those  tkinqs  which  are  behind,^*  rfc 
fhil.iii.lS,  14. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 
And  press  with  vigour  on; 
A  heav'nly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey  ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all  animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high, 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  uplifted  eye. 

4  Then  wake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nervo, 

And  press  with  vigour  on  ; 
A  heav'nly  race  demands  thy  zeal. 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

34  CM.        ( 189  of  P.  B.) 

HARK!    from   the  tombs   a   mout-nfetl 
sound, 
Mine  ears  attend  the  cry; 
**Ye  living  men,  come  view  tbfe  ground 
"Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 
In  spite  of  all  your  towers ; 


80  HYMNS. 

The  tall,  the  wise,  the  rev'rend  head 
Mu:3t  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

3  Great  God  !  is  this  our  certain  doom? 

And  are  we  still  secure? 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more  ? 

4  Grant  us  the  power  of  quick'ning  grace 

To  raise  our  souls  to  thee. 
That  we  may  view  thy  glorious  face 
To  all  eternity. 

35  L.  M.         ( 168  of  P.  B.) 

EvcniiKj  Hymn. 

GLORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light: 
Keep  me,  0  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Under  thine  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me.  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done: 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  th.ee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed; 
Teaf.h  me  to  die,  tliat  so  I  may 
Triumphing  rise  at  the  last  day. 

4  O  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyeliJs  close; 
Sleep,  that  may  me  more  vig'ruus  make 
To  serve  my  Go»,  when  I  awake. 


HYMNS.  81 

5  Wben  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  beav'nly  thoughts  supply: 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest^ 

6  0  when  shall  I,  in  endless  day. 
For  ever  chase  dark  sleep  away. 
And  hymns  divine  with  angels  sing, 
Glory  to  thee,  eternal  King. 

7  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  angelic  host; 

Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

36  L.  M.  ( 103  of  P.  B.) 

"J  have  set  God  alwmjs  before  me." — Psahn  xvi.  9. 

SAVIOUR,  when  night  involves  the  skie?, 
My  soul,  adoring,  turns  to  thee ; 
Thee,  self  abased  in  mortal  guise, 

And  wrapt  in  shades  of  death  for  me. 

2  On  thee  my  waking  raptures  dwell. 

When  crimson  gleams  the  east  adorn; 
Thee,  victor  of  the  grave  and  hell; 
Thee,  source  of  life's  e-ternal  morn. 

3  When  neon  her  throne  in  light  arrays, 

To  thee  my  soul  tiiumphant  springs  ; 
Thee,  throned  in  glory's  endless  blaze, 
Thee,  Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings. 
6 


82  HYMNS. 

4  O'er  earth,  -when  shades  of  evening;  steal, 
To  death  and  thee  my  thoughts  I  give; 
To  death,  whose  power  I  soon  must  feel, 
To  ihee,  with  whom  I  trust  to  live. 


ADDITIONAL. 
s-y  c.  M. 

'^IrviU  sing  praii'.e  unto  thy  name  forever.''^ — Ps.lxi.8. 

JESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name  ; 
'Tis  music  to  my  ear; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud 
That  earth  and  heaven  might  hear; 

2  Yes, — thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 

My  transport  and  my  trust ; 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  heart, 

And  shed  its  fragrance  there ; 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

4  I'll  speak  the  honors  of  thy  name 

With  my  last  lab'ring  breath  ; 
Then,  speechless,  clasp  thee  in  my  arms, 
The  antidote  of  death. 


HYMNS.  83 

38  C.  M. 

*'  Being  justified  by  hU  blnod,  we  shall  be  saved  from 
wrntli  through  him.'" — Pomans  v.  9. 

THEKE  is  a  tountain,  filled  with  blood, 
Drawn  from  Inimanuel's  veins. 
And  siniiers  plunged  beneath  that  flood 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dj'ing  thief  rejf^iced  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day: 
And  there  may  I,  tho'  vile  as  ho, 
Wash  all  ray  sins  away. 

o  Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 
Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  nil  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Be  savedj  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 
Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  ray  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

7  Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 
I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save ; 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  Tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

30  L.  M. 

^^  And  him  that  cometh  unto  me,  I  will  in  no  wise  cast 
out." — John  vi.  37. 

JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 


8i  HYMNS. 

And  that  thou  bid'st  me  come  to  thee, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !  1  come  ! 
2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 
To  thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !   I  come  1 
?>  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conS^ct,  many  a  doubt, 
"With  fears  within  and  wars  without, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  ! 
•1  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched, "blind, 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  thee  to  find, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  como ! 

5  Just  as  I  am — thou  wilt  receive. 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !  I  come  ! 

6  Just  as  I  am — thy  love  unknown 
Hast  broken  every  barrier  down  ; 
Now  to  be  thine,  yea,  th.ine  alone, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  ! 


410  C.  M. 

Christ  died  for  our  sins." — 1  Cor.  xv.  3. 
LAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed 
And  did  my  sovereign  die  ! 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 


A' 


HYMNS.  85 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  have  done, 

He  gvofined  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide 

And  shut  his  glories  in  ; 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face 

While  his  dear  cross  appears  : 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness. 
And  melt  my  eyes  to  tears. 

6  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe  ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

41  L.  M. 

"  Jn  lohorn  toe  have  holdnes.^  and  access  loith  confidence 
by  the  faith  of  him.'" — Eph.  iii.  12. 

JESUS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone  ; 
He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon; 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  him  I  view. 

2  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  not ; 
My  grief  a  burden  long  has  been, 
Because  I  was  not  saved  from  sin. 


86  HYMNS. 

3  The  more  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  felt  its  weight  and  guilt  the  more; 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 

*'  Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way." 

4  Lo  !  glad  Icome;  and  thou  blest  Lamb 
Shall  take  me  to  thee  as  1  am  ; 
Nothing  but  sin  have  I  to  give. 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

5  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round. 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found; 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood,. 
And  say,  "Behold  the  way  to  God." 

42  C.  M. 

"i/e  shall,  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  answer  him." 
Psalm  xci.  15. 

COME,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
A  thouf^and  thoughts  revolve  ; 
Come,  witli  your  guilt  and  fear  oppressed, 
And  make  this  last  resolve  ; 

2  I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

Hath  like  a  mountain  ruse; 
I  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea. 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer; 
But  if  I  periish,  I  will  pray. 
And  perifh  only  there. 


HYMNS.  87 


4  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go ; 
I  am  resolved  to  try  ; 
For  if  I  vstay  away,  I  know 
I  must  forever  die. 


H 


<I3  7s. 

"Lovest  thou  me?" — John  xxi.  16. 
AKK,  my  soul  !   it  is  the  Lord, — 
'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  his  word  ; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee  ; 
**  Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me  ?" 

2  "  I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

And  when  wounded,  healed  thy  wound  : 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  **Minc  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above  ; 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

4  "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon. 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done  ; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shall  be  ; 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me?" 

5  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint; 
Yet  I  love  thee  and  a<lore  ; 

0  for  grace  to  love  thee  more. 


88  HYMNS. 


F' 


44  C.  M. 

*01l  mercies  countless  as  the  sands, 
Which  daily  I  receive 
From  Jesus,  my  Redeemer's  hands, 
My  soul,  what  canst  thou  give? 

2  Alas  !  from  such  a  heart  as  mine, 

What  can  I  bring  him  forth  ? 
My  best  is  stained  and  dyed  with  sin, 
My  all  is  nothing  worth, 

3  Yet  this  acknowledgment  I'll  make 

For  all  he  has  bestowed : 
Salvation's  sacred  cup  I'll  ta^e 
And  call  upon  my  God. 

4  The  best  return  for  one  like  me, 

So  wretched  and  so  poor, 
Is  from  his  gifts  to  draw  a  plea 
And  ask  him  still  for  more. 

45  8,  7,  4. 

'•'  Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labour  and  are  heavy 
laden,  and  I  ivill  give  you  rest." — Matt.  xi.  28. 

COME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy; 
Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore; 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you. 
Full  of  mercy,  love  and  power. 

He  is  able, 
lie  is  willing  ;  doubt  no  more. 


1 


''  HYMNS.  89 

2  Now,  3'e  needy,  come  and  welcome, 

God's  free  bounty  glorify  ; 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 
Every  grace  that  brings  you  nigh. 

Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ,  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  ! 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him. 

This  he  gives  you, 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Lost  and  ruined  by  the  fall, 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all. 

Not  the  righteous — , 
Sinners,  Jesus  came  to  call. 

5  Lo  !  the  incarnate  God,  ascended, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood, 
Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude  ; 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

46 

I  NEED  thee,  precious  Jesus,  for  I  am 
full  of  sin  ; 
My  soul  is  dark  and  guilty,  my  heart  is 
dead  within : 


90  HYMNS. 

I  need   the  cleansing  fountain,    where   I 

can  always  flee — 
The  blood   of  Christ  most   precious,   the 

sinner's  perfect  plea. 

2  I  need  thee,  precious  Jesus,  for  I  am  very 

poor; 
A  stranger  and  a  pilgrim,  I  have  no  earthly 

store  ; 
I  need   the  love  of  Jesus  to  cheer  me  on 

the  way, 
To  guide  my  doubting  footsteps,  to  be  my 

strength  and  stay. 

3  I  need  thee,  precious  Jesus,  I  need  a  Friend 

like  thee — 

A  Friend  to  soothe  and  sympathize,  a 
Friend  to  care  for  me; 

I  need  the  heart  of  Jesus  to  feel  each  anx- 
ious care, 

To  tell  me  every  vvant,aud  all  my  sorrows 
share. 


4  I  need  thee,  precious  Jesus,  for  I  am  very 
blind— 
A  weak  and  foolish  wanderer,  with  a  dark 
Jind  evil  mind. 

need  the  light  of  Jesus  to  tread  the  thorny 
road. 
To  guide  me  safe  to  glory,  where  I  shall 
see  my  God. 


HYMNS.  91 

5  I  necfl  thee,  precious  Jesus,  I  need  thee 

day  by  day, 
To  till  me  with  thy  fulness,  to  lead  me  on 

my  way  ; 
I  need  thy  Holy  Spirit  to  teach  me  what  I 

am, 
To  show  me  more  of  Jesus,  to  point  me  to 

the  Lamb. 

6  I  need  thee,  precious  Jesus,  and   hope  to 

see  thee  soon, 
Encircled  with  a  rainbow,  and  seated  on 

thy  throne  ; 
There,    with    thy   blood-bought   children, 

ray  joy  shall  ever  be 
To   sing  thy  praises,  Jesus,  to  gaze,  my 

Lord,  on  thee. 

47  8,  7,  4. 

LORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,' 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each  thy  love  possessing. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace; 

0  refresh  us, 
Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 
2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration 
For  the  gospel's  joyful  sound; 
Maj'  the  fruits  of  'My  salvation 
In  our  hearts  an  I  lives  abound; 

May  thy  presence 
"With  us  evermore  be  found. 


92  DOXOLOGIES. 


DOXOLOGIES. 

L.  M. 

PRAISE    God,  from  whom   all   blessings 
flow, 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  angelic  host; 
Praise  Father,  Sou,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

C.  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The*  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 
L.  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old. 

Is  now,'and  shall  be  evermore. 
S.  M. 

TO  God,  the  Father,  Son) 
And  Spirit,  glory  be, 
As  'twas,  and  is,  and  shall  be  so 
To  all  eternity. 

7s. 
"OLY  Father,  holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit  three  in  One! 
Glory,  as  of  old,  to  thee 
Now  and  evermore  shall  be. 


K 


APPENDIX.  93 


APPENDIX. 

A  full  Evening  Prayer  is  formed  by  omit- 
ting tlie  "Venite,"  "Te  Deum"  anrl  "Jubi- 
late," and  using  the  following  Psalms  and 
Collects  in  their  proper  places. 

After  the  first  lesson  : 

Psalm  xcviii. 

OSIXG  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;   for 
he  hath  done  marvellous  things. 

2  With  his  own  right  hand  and  with  his 
holy  arm,  hath  ho  gotten  himself  the  victory. 

3  The  Lord  declared  his  salvation ;  his 
righteousness  hath  he  openly  showed  iu  the 
sight  of  the  heathen. 

4  He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and 
truth  toward  the. house  of  Lsrael ;  and  all 
the  ends  of  the  world  have  seen  the  salva- 
tion of  our  God. 

5  Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord, 
all  ye  lands;  sing,  rejoice,  and 'give  thanks. 

G  Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp;  sing  to 
the  harp  with  a  psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

7  With  trumpets  also  and  shawns,  0  show 
yourselves  joyful  befcff'e  the  Lord,  the  King. 

8  Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that 
therein  is  ;  the  round  w'orld,  and  they  that 
dwell  therein. 

9  Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  aud  let 


94  APPEiNDIX. 

the  hills  be  joyful  tojrether  before  the  Lord; 
for  be  is  coine  to  ju'lge  the  earth. 

10  With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the 
•world,  and  the  people  with  equity. 

After  the  second  lesson  : 

Psalm  ciii.      Benedic    a7iiini  mea. 

PRAISE   the   Lord,   0  my   soul;    ai>d   all 
tliat  is  within  me,  praise  iii-<  holy  Name. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget 
not  all  his  benefits  : 

3  Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth 
all  thine  iufiiMnities  ; 

4  Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction, 
and  crowneth  thee  with  mercy  and  loving- 
kindness  ; 

5  Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good 
things,  making  thee  young  and  lusty  as  au 
eagle. 

6  The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and 
judgment  for  all  them  that  are  oppressed 
with  wrong. 

7  He  showed  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his 
works  unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

8  The  Lord  is  full  of  compassion  and 
mercy,  long-suffering,^and  of  great  goodn^^ss. 

9  He  will  not  alway  be  chiding;  neither 
keepeth  he  his  anger  for  ever. 

10  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our 
sins ;  nor  rewarded  us  accordiug  to  our 
wickednesses. 


APPENDIX.  95 

11  For  look  how  high  the  heaven  is  ia 
comparison  of  the  e.irth ;  so  great  is  his 
mercy  also  tawanl  them  that  fear  hi  on. 

12  Look  how  wide  also  the  east  is  from 
the  west;  so  far  hath  he  set  our  sins  from 
us. 

l.S  Tea,  like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  owq 
-children ;  even  so  is  the  Lord  merciful  unto 
them  that  fear  him. 

14  For  he  knoweth  whereof  we  are  made  ; 
he  remembereth  that  we  are  but  dust. 

15  The  days  of  man  are  but  as  grass,  for 
he  fionrisheth  as  a  flower  of  the  field. 

16  For  as  soon  as  the  wind  goeth  over  it, 
it  is  gone  :  and  the  platje  thereof  shall  know 
it  n(\  more. 

17  But  the  merciful  goodness  of  the  Lord 
endureth  for  ever  and  ever  upon  them  that 
fear  him;  and  his  righteousness  upon  chil- 
dren's children  ; 

18  Even  upon  such  as  keep  his  covenant, 
and  think  upon  his  coratnandments  to  do 
them. 

19  The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  seat  in 
heaven,  and  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

20  0  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  his, 
ye  that  excel  in  strength  ;  ye  that  fulfill  hi« 
commandment,  and  hearken  unto  the  voice 
of  hiu»  word, 

21  0  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts  :  ye 
servants  of  his  that  do  Ms  pleasure. 


96  APPENDIX.  . 

22  0  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works 
of  his  in  all  places  of  his  dominion  :  praise 
thou  the  Lord,  0  my  soul. 


A  Collect  for  Peace. 

OGOD,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all 
good  counsels,  and  all  just  works  do^ 
proceed  :  Give  unto  thy  servants  that  peace, , 
which  the  world  cannot  give  ;  that  our  hearts 
may  be  set  to  obey  thy  commandments,  and 
also  that  by  thee,  we,  being  defended  from 
the  fear  of  our  enemies,  may  pass  our  time 
in  rest  nnd  quietness;  through  the  merits  of  ^ 
Jesus  Christ  our  iSaviour.     Amen. 

A  Collect  for  Aid  against  Perils.    •■ 

OLORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  by  whose 
Almighty  power  we  have  been  pre- 
served this  day  ;  By  thy  great  mercy  defend 
us  from  all  perils  and  dangers  of  this  night;, 
for  the  love  of  thy  only  Son,  our  Saviour, 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


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